It’s hard to talk about changes in healthcare without mentioning COVID-19. Healthcare access and delivery have been transformed, and there’s no going back. Telehealth has been widely adopted across various platforms of medical service, achieving tremendous success. The pandemic challenged the way we view regulations and barriers faced by individuals and organizations alike. As red tape was removed and access expanded, patients experienced a glimpse of what digital health can offer.

Digital health won’t replace all aspects of healthcare, but with the integration of artificial intelligence and analytical technologies, the future of medicine looks increasingly electronic. While it’s tempting to focus on utopian technological advances, the truth is that much of this technology exists today.

Motion capture technology has entered the rehab and fitness space but remains limited by cost and bulk. Smartphone-based 2D analysis apps provide insights into running and body mechanics, but these require users to know what they’re analyzing. This limits their utility to trained professionals and advanced enthusiasts.

Meanwhile, virtual and augmented reality technologies offer potential in rehabilitation but are currently limited in scope, primarily helping patients in hospitals and nursing homes. While promising for the future, they do little to address one of digital health’s primary goals: improving ease of access.

Physical therapy, traditionally reliant on one-on-one interactions, is inherently limited unless it embraces digital solutions. With Yogger, years of experience required to perform movement analysis can be placed in your hands. Yogger is not only a tool for today but a vision for the future of digital health.

Current physical therapy practices haven’t significantly evolved in years. While evidence-based research has improved treatments, physical restrictions persist. However, with 2D and 3D motion capture, advanced biomechanical analysis is now accessible without requiring tens of thousands of dollars in equipment. Traditional tools like goniometers and inclinometers, though effective with experience, suffer from interrater variability and fail to analyze the body as an interconnected system. It’s time to evaluate the complete picture.

Yogger is pioneering technology to improve current practices and shape the future of physical therapy. Using only a smartphone, you can achieve high-level analysis at the click of a button. Yogger helps users:

• Understand whether they’re performing exercises correctly.


• Receive feedback on areas for improvement.


• Track progress to visualize change over time.

Current Applications of Motion Analysis Technology

• Gait Analysis: Dynamically assess how multiple joints work together to evaluate movement efficiency with every step. This includes analyzing upper and lower body interactions and cadence changes.


• Standardized Testing: Functional assessments in physical therapy improve standardization across clinicians and provide objective visual feedback compared to subjective reports.


• Range of Motion Analysis: Measure joint movement statically or dynamically to pinpoint limitations during specific activities and identify potential injury risks.


• Patient and Client Tracking: Tracking progress over time allows individuals to recognize improvements and develop confidence. Detailed examinations highlight even the slightest changes, reinforcing the connection between feeling better and being better.

Future Implications of Motion Analysis

The future of motion analysis combines biomechanics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and treatment algorithms to revolutionize physical therapy and fitness. These technologies will:

• Enhance accuracy and efficiency in assessments and treatments.


• Bridge skill gaps by providing high-level feedback to anyone with a smartphone.


• Allow professionals to focus more on impactful clinical work rather than outdated practices.

Fitness enthusiasts will benefit from accessible, professional-level feedback, fostering confidence and empowering individuals to achieve their goals with expert guidance.